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Tin hat scaffolding to provide watertight access over an extension so a new roof could be fitted. Total cost £2800

Temporary roof, Chobham Road, Knaphill, GU21
Tin hat canopy, Woking, Surrey
Tin roof structure, Knaphill, GU21

Project type  

Temporary roofing structure.

Site location

Chobham Road, Knaphill, Woking, GU21.

Customer needs

We provided a quotation for a temporary roof covering over a single-storey extension so a new tiled roof could be installed. We charged £2800 for this tin hat scaffolding on 3 sides of the property, including a 4-week rental period.

Obstacles and challenges we needed to resolve

We had no problems putting this structure up. Access was excellent, and all 3 sides of the extension were easily accessible for our scaffolders.

What we accomplished

Our scaffolders erected a temporary roof framework on 3 sides of the building, measuring approximately 8.0m by 10.0m by 8.0m. We installed a working base lift around 2 sides of this extension for our customer to access the existing roof area. We fully boarded these elevations, with toe boards around the bottom edge and double handrails to prevent workers from falling. We created a roof slope so water could run off; the lowest point was 5.0 metres high (3 scaffolding lifts), and the highest point was 6.0 metres high (also 3 lifts). We installed aluminium beams to span the roof in 3 rows, each roughly 10 metres long. No scaffolding was used at the back of the extension, as it joined the main property; however, the beam work we installed helped support this elevation of the framework.

Other information

  • In total, our scaffolders used 60 corrugated iron sheets as a cover.
  • We installed Monarflex sheeting around the entire external perimeter of the framework.
  • All working lifts were 5 scaffold boards wide.
  • We installed 3 rows of 6.1m and 4.1m beams, connected.
  • Access by ladder was provided to the left-hand working platform, with a ladder gate also installed

Length of hire 

This tin hat was rented to the customer for 4 weeks, as the roof they replaced was small, so they did not require a longer hire period. Alongside temporary roof structures, our local scaffolders provide scaffolding hire in Woking for domestic and commercial projects, including scaffold erection and dismantling, working platforms and access scaffolds with flexible hire periods to suit the work being carried out.

Another local temporary roof scaffolding project

We have completed several temporary roof scaffolding projects around Woking and the surrounding Surrey area, providing covered working areas while roofing and building work is carried out. See our temporary roof scaffold project in West End, Woking, where we installed another weather-protection structure for works to the property.

What do we offer our customers?

We are the go-to scaffolding company in Surrey and have built an excellent reputation and a large customer base who always come back to us. When you choose us for your scaffolding, you will be sure to get all of the below:

  • Free quotations and site visits.
  • Competitive and transparent pricing.
  • COVID-19 aware at all times.
  • Quick turnaround and always on time.
  • We provide risk assessments and method statements.
  • Fully insured (public and employee liability).
  • Health and safety conscious.
  • Fully trained and qualified staff members.
  • We are a reputable, established, and professional company.
  • Always contactable by email, telephone, and social media

What types of scaffold do we erect?

Our skilled teams of scaffolders have the experience and know-how to install any scaffold required in Surrey. Here is a comprehensive list of the most common scaffolds we have previously erected:

  • New builds, including timber frames.
  • Home extensions.
  • Chimney stack scaffolds.
  • Roof access for repairs or new roofs.
  • Painters and decorating working platforms.
  • Domestic scaffolds (for example, soffits, facias, or window repairs).
  • Loft conversion structures.
  • Temporary roof scaffolding.
  • Scaffolds over conservatories.
  • Cantilevers and raking shore support scaffolds.